Tariq King is a recognized leader in software testing, quality engineering, DevOps, and applied artificial intelligence (AI/ML). He currently serves as CEO and Director of Test IO, an EPAM company. He is an influential voice in the international quality and testing community, particularly in the use of AI to power automation, with over 11,000 followers on LinkedIn. With over fifteen years of experience in the software industry, Tariq has held positions such as Vice President of Products and Services, Chief Scientist, Chief Quality Officer, Director of Quality Engineering, Director of Software Engineering, and Principal Architect. He has published over 40 research papers in conferences, workshops, and journals such as IEEE and ACM, in addition to contributing book chapters and white papers to publishers such as Springer, O'Reilly, and IGI Global. He has also been a speaker and trainer at leading industry conferences, both academic and industrial, and actively serves on boards and organizing committees for international events.